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Academic Year 2002/2003
Narrative and Ideology
ENGL 247 FA
Narratives exist in an ambivalent relationship with the ideologies that inhabit and shape a culture. They can mobilize dominant ideologies and serve as vehicles for their dissemination, or they can undercut such
dominance
and give seductive shape to new and subversive ideologies. We will investigate the relationship of narrative to ideology by using films as our primary narrative texts. The course combines detailed interpretation of the
structure of individual films with film criticism and cultural theory. It will meet once a week, in the evening, for at least four hours. Classes begin at 7 and tend to run past 11.
MAJOR READINGS
Selections from cultural studies, narrative and critical theory, as well as reviews and articles on specific films.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Short papers and a longer final paper. Prospective students must contact the instructor during the preregistration period in order to obtain specifics concerning Permission of Instructor.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Class attendance and thoughtful participation are essential. This is a Permission of Instructor course. Only juniors and seniors can apply. Instructor will admit students to the course only after all those interested
are interviewed. Interviews will
be conducted at his office at 285 Court St. in mid to late April. Prior to that date, students may indicate their interest and concerns by e-mail to ktololyan@wesleyan.edu. This does not guarantee admission.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
ENGL201 OR AMST201
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Tololyan,Khachig
- Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-11:00PM; Location: FISK314
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)
- SR. major: Jr. major:
- SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:
Special Attributes:
- Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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